Gwyneth (Gwyn) E. McAlpine
- Director of Knowledge & Innovation Services
- Portland
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Gwyn leads the firm’s strategy for knowledge management, innovation, and AI.
With almost two decades of experience at the intersection of law and technology, Gwyn McAlpine collaborates across practices to help lawyers deliver client-focused solutions through improved processes and innovative technologies. Drawing on her background as a corporate lawyer, she works closely with teams to implement practical tools and foster a culture of learning and improvement. Gwyn is dedicated to supporting positive change and ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of legal service innovation.
Education & Credentials
Education
- UCLA School of Law, J.D., Editor, UCLA Law Review; Chief Articles Editor, Journal of Internal Law and Foreign Affairs, 2000
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Political Economy of Industrial Societies/German, 1994
Bar and Court Admissions
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Oregon
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Portland, OR, KM Manager, 2010
- Perkins Coie LLP, Portland, OR, Associate, 2004-2009
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Palo Alto, CA, Associate, 2000-2004
Additional Languages
- German
- Serbo-Croatian
Impact
Professional Leadership
- International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), Chicago, IL, Program Planning Council, 2017-2020
- Oregon Women Lawyers, Portland, OR, Board of Directors, 2005-2010
Co-President, 2009-2010
Co-Vice President, 2008-2009
Treasurer, 2007-2008
- Oregon State Bar, Member
Community Involvement
- Cat Adoption Team, Sherwood, OR, Board of Directors, 2022-present; Board President, 2025